Corruption in public life

Anti-Corruption Bodies and Committees

• The Santhanam Committee is associated with measures for preventing corruption.
• The Santhanam Committee recommended the establishment of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).
• The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is an important investigating agency of the Central Government.
• The Central Vigilance Commission and Central Bureau of Investigation are important institutions related to the prevention and investigation of corruption.

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

• The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was created in April 1963.
• The CBI derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
• The CBI is the main investigating agency of the Central Government.
• The CBI is not a statutory body.

Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)

• The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is associated with the prevention of corruption in public administration.
• The CVC was established in 1964.
• The CVC was established following the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee.

Lokpal and Lokayuktha

• Lokpal and Lokayuktha are anti-corruption institutions.
• The Lokpal and Lokayukthas Act is an important